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at the meeting can also be forwarded to the secretary. meeting for 2019 took place on Thursday last, and the Annual General Meeting will be held on Friday, November 23, at 8.00pm in the Community Centre.
Well done to selectors Sean Hand, Shane Lennon, Mark Clifford and our players Patrick Murtagh and Aaron Crawford who were with the county U16 footballers who beat Westmeath 3-14 to 3-9 in the Fr Manning Shield final on Saturday last at Pearse Park, Longford.
NAOMH FIONNBARRA
THERE was no jackpot winner in Naomh Fionnbarra G.F.C. and St. Anne’s Camogie Club Lotto draw held on Wednesday 31st October. The winning numbers were 7, 22, 24 & 25. There were 3 match 3 winners Marie Usher, c/o Tommy Shevlin, Clare Osborne c/o Tommy Shevlin & Gerry Leonard who won €50 each. Next week’s jackpot stays at €10,000. Tickets are available from the usual local outlets, Lotto sellers and any committee member. Funds raised from our Lotto draw go towards the running of the club and your support is greatly appreciated.
Naomh Fionnbarra Adult ladies team are looking for a new Intermediate management team for 2019. If interested please contact a Marie Doyle.
Naomh Fionnbarra G.F.C. and St. Anne’s Camogie Club are hosting a Lip Sync battle fundraising event on Saturday 29th December at the City North Hotel which promises to be the event of the year. All involved are very much looking forward to this Christmas Show! Please support this event whatever way you can.
Louth Coaching & Games are looking to add to their small but committed bunch of volunteer Football & Hurling coaches for 2019. There are multiple benefits to getting involved with the Academy Squads, with access to Award 2 programmes and specialised workshops to name but a few. The Academy squads are as much about developing coaches as they are players - and have proved to be an effective step on the Coach Development Pathway for those interested in getting into Inter-County management.
Louth GAA alongside Leinster GAA are currently looking to recruit a New GDA to join our Coaching & Games team. Alongside the normal GDA activities, the successful applicant will be tasked with organising and developing a Strength & Conditioning Programme.
Supporter’s of the club can buy club gear directly from the O’Neills website. There are some new items available online. Thanks to club lotto.
Couch to 5K continues every Monday & Wednesday evening at 8pm. A great way for everyone to get fit and in shape for Christmas. Goal is to do a 5K on St Stephens Day - training over the next 8 weeks. Contact Tracey on 086 2656720 for any details. All proceeds going to North Louth Hospice.
The club extends sincere sympathies to Rita Mullan, Shelagh and the wider Kieran family on the sad passing of Rita’s brother Nicolas Kieran. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Irish speaking/conversation An Ciorcal Comhrá meets every Thursday night in the clubrooms. All welcome, come along and practice your cúpla focal. Bígí linn.
O ur club shop section has been added to the O’Neills website where you can purchase club merchandise. A portion of the revenue from these sales will go back into the club.
If would you like to include any local news for the Shelagh area please contact Denis at pro. naomhmalachi.louth@gaa.ie. all who support the
NEWTOWN BLUES
HARD luck to the Senior men and management team after they bowed out of the AIB Club Championship competition against Éire Óg.
All the hard work and dedication from this team have delivered a Division 1 league win along with the Senior Championship title that marks two in a row and the 22nd for the club, achievements that don’t come without a huge amount of effort.
Sunday just didn’t go our way and two goals for Éire Óg in the first half left us chasing a game that we failed to settle into.
Hard luck lads, but you’ve done your club proud with a great year of football. Enjoy the well-earned rest to let the body recover and some time off for those not in U-21 competition. Your dedication is greatly appreciated.
Best of luck to Éire Óg Carlow GAA in the semi-final round.
Well done to the Blues representatives on their All-Star nominations for the Division 1 and 3 League competitions.
Our winter weekly Astro session is back after the Halloween break in St Joseph’s tomorrow (Wednesday) from 6-7.30pm.
We will be running pella games for our underage boys and girls, as follows: 6-6.45pm 7-9 yrs, 6.45-7.30pm 10-12yrs. The cost is €3 per session. We hope to see you then.
Lotto numbers drawn last Tuesday were 11, 19, 29, 30, the €25 winners were Kieran Mc Donnell, Bernie Healy, Fidelma Burke, Seb & Emma and Mary Smyth and the jackpot for this week’s draw stands at €5,800.
The Newtown Blues would like to extend their sympathies to the family and friends of the late Brendan Hand, Liam Wilson, Mairead McGowan, Larry Cunningham and Paddy Clarke. May they all rest in peace.
O’CONNELLS
LAST week’s lotto numbers were 3, 10, 19, 29. There were six match-3 winners who each receive €35. The jackpot wasn’t won and rises to €7,200.
Bingo will continue in the clubrooms this Wednesday 14th November at 8pm, jackpot €6,700 in 48 numbers.
There will be social dancing on Saturday 17th November in the clubrooms from 9pm, music by Done & Dusted, admission €10 and refreshments will be served.
OLIVER PLUNKETTS
WE wish to thank everyone that supported our Annual Church gate Collection at the week-end. We were delighted with the response and renew acquaintances with old friends and former players. More of that in a fortnight’s time! On Sunday 25th November it will be D Day for the Plunkett’s when the P resident Seán Ó hÓráin will officially open our new Clubhouse at mid-day and this will be followed by the big challenge match between Louth and Meath at 2pm. This is an occasion not to be missed if at all possible.
The SafeTalk suicide awareness training went very well for those present and the Facilitator Declan Pepper was tremendous in his approach to this sensitive but real subject. Well done to all participants.
The girls Minor team are continuing with their championship and have now reached semi-final stage . Best of luck to all concerned.
The Lotto jackpot was not won and now stands at a tidy sum of €6,750. The numbers drawn were 5,11,14 and 23. The five €20 quick-pick winners were J. O,Connor, S. Walsh, M. Boyle, P. McKenna and R. Brodigan. Buy an envelope to take part or play online.
O RAGHALLAIGH’S
LAST Thursday evening saw the close of the season for our U-7s as we played our final three-game blitz in Darver. Drawn against three strong teams - Dundalk Gaels, Glen Emmets and Wolfe Tones - our young team stepped up and put in a fine performance in all games played.
On behalf of the U-7s coaches and club we would like to thank our young players and their families for all their support throughout the season. The blitz matches showed what a talented group of young players we have.
We are delighted to announce the appointment of David Moore as the new Clubhouse Bar Manager. David will take up his position at the end of the month and we wish him well in his new role.
Louth GAA are now looking for entrants for this year’s Scór na nÓg competition for under-17s.
There are seven categories in the competition: Rince Foirne (Figure/Céilí Dancing),